European Dividend ETF

The best ETFs for European Dividend Stocks

How do I invest in European dividend stocks?

An investment in high-dividend-yielding stocks is a solid investment. Dividends
are usually paid by the companies that are profitable and economically strong.
For investors seeking regular income in times of low interest rates dividend stocks
present an attractive investment.

There are several indices available to invest with ETFs
in European high-dividend equities. This Investment Guide for European dividend stocks will help
you navigate between the peculiarities of indices that vary substantially in their methodologies
and ETFs that track them. It will allow you to find the most suitable ETFs for you by ranking them
according to your preferences.

Quality factors, dividend yield of at least 30% above the average of the
underlying index, positive dividend growth over 5 years

Quality factors, dividend yield of at least 30% above the average of the
underlying index, positive dividend growth over 5 years

Controlled dividend policy with rising or stable dividends for at least
10 consecutive years

Index weighting

Market cap (free float)

Market cap (free float)

Dividend yield

Source: justETF Research; As of 31/03/2017

EURO STOXX® Select Dividend 30 Index

The
EURO STOXX Select Dividend 30 Index consists of a selection of 30 companies in the
Eurozone which meet the standards of high quality dividend. This European Dividend
Index contains the stocks with highest dividends in the EURO STOXX Index. Stock selection
is based on the historical dividend yield. The stocks in the index are weighted by the
indicated dividend yield.

Selection criteria: positive growth in dividends over 5 years, dividend payment in
four of the last five years, a maximum of 60% payout ratio

Index weighted by the indicated dividend yield

MSCI EMU High Dividend Yield Index

The
MSCI EMU High Dividend Yield Index focuses on the highest dividend stocks in the
Eurozone. This dividend index includes 34 companies which are selected according to
quality factors and dividend strength. These include a dividend yield of at least 30
percent above the average of the company and a non-negative dividend growth rate over
the last 5 years. The stocks are weighted by free float market capitalization.

Criteria for selection: quality factors, dividend yield of at least 30% above
the average of the underlying index, positive dividend growth over 5 years

Index weighted by free float market capitalization

Maximum weight per individual stock is 5%

MSCI Europe High Dividend Yield Index

The composition and weighting of the
MSCI Europe High Dividend Yield Index is the same as in MSCI EMU High Dividend Yield
Index. However, this index includes dividend-yielding companies from developed countries
throughout Europe. The weighting of the stocks in the index is also based on market
capitalization.

Criteria for selection: quality factors, dividend yield of at least 30% above the
average of the underlying index, positive dividend growth over 5 years

Index weighted by free float market capitalization

Index rebalanced semi-annually in May and November

Maximum weight per individual stock is 5%

S&P Euro High Yield Dividend Aristocrats Index

The
S&P Euro High Yield Dividend Aristocrats Index focuses on a long-term and
stable dividend growth. In the index a company of Eurozone is included only if it
has at least 10 consecutive years of a controlled dividend policy with rising or
stable dividends. In addition, pre-defined yield criteria must be met. Despite the
strict inclusion rules, the limits of individual securities, sector and country
weightings ensure that no cluster risks arise in the index.

STOXX® Europe Select Dividend 30 Index

The
STOXX Europe Select Dividend 30 Index comprises a selection of 30 companies from
Europe that meet the standards of high quality dividend. This European dividend index
contains the stocks with highest dividends in the STOXX Europe 600 Index. Stock selection
is based on the historical dividend yield. The stocks in the index are weighted by the
indicated dividend yield.

Stock selection is based on the historical dividend yield
Selection criteria: positive dividend growth over five years, the
dividend payment in four of the last five years, a maximum of 60% payout ratio

Index weighted by the indicated dividend yield

European Dividend ETFs in comparison

The most important factors at a glance

When choosing a European dividend ETF one should consider several other factors in addition
to the methodology of the underlying index and performance of an ETF. For better comparison,
you will find a list of all European dividend ETFs with details on size, cost, age, income, domicile and replication method ranked by fund size.

Return comparison of all European dividend ETFs

The table shows the returns of all European dividend ETFs in comparison.
All return figures are including dividends as of month end.
Besides the return the reference date on which you conduct the comparison is
important. In order to find the best ETFs, you can also perform a chart comparison.